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Trump Urged to Help Zimbabwean Farmers Secure Compensation

1/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is being sought to assist white Zimbabwean farmers seeking compensation for land seized during Robert Mugabe's presidency.
The Zimbabwean Property and Farm Compensation Association hired Mercury Public Affairs to lobby the U.S. government.
Zimbabwe agreed in 2020 to compensate farmers $3.5 billion, but payments remain stalled.
Zimbabwe's government aims to resolve its debt crisis and has promised compensation, yet only 1% has been paid.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is being sought to assist white Zimbabwean farmers seeking compensation for land seized during Robert Mugabe's presidency.
The Zimbabwean Property and Farm Compensation Association hired Mercury Public Affairs to lobby the U.S. government.
Zimbabwe agreed in 2020 to compensate farmers $3.5 billion, but payments remain stalled.
Zimbabwe's government aims to resolve its debt crisis and has promised compensation, yet only 1% has been paid.